System Development Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 99,100 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sys Dev Engineer to support OTA updates and ground/space software deployment for satellite programs. You will collaborate with Development, Product, and Support teams on high‑impact production operations and incident triage.

You will work on space operations, build automation tools, and fix issues in Python/Go code, while ensuring reliability across the constellation and on‑ground labs. This role is full‑time and on-site in the USA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of systems development experience.
• Programming experience in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure.
• 1+ year of distributed systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Space Operations: supporting OTA procedures, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and fixing production software issues.
• Developing tools, automation, and monitoring solutions.
• Performing software maintenance and configuration.
• Implementing fixes for internally developed code (Python / Go).
• Updating, tracking, and resolving technical challenges to improve operational excellence and system readiness.

Skills

Systems development

Python

Ruby

Go

Java

C++

C#

Rust

Linux/Unix

Automation

Deployment

Job description

Project LEO is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low‑latency, high‑speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Mandate

Have you wanted an opportunity to develop software for an advanced satellite broadband telecom service? The Infrastructure for Over the Air software delivery Engineering (IOTA) team owns the software delivery to all Kuiper assets, including satellites and ground stations, and their configurations.

The systems we build play a fundamental role in the successful operation of the satellite constellation. These systems must exhibit mission‑critical reliability, uptime, and performance.

Export Control Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or qualified asylum seeker.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Sys Dev Engineer supports the suite of software applications and services that update software on the constellation of satellites on the ground and in orbit. Your support will affect customers directly. High‑impact production operations and issue triaging require coordination between Development, Product, and Support teams, giving you exposure to multiple stakeholders.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Space Operations: supporting OTA procedures, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and fixing production software issues.
• Developing tools, automation, and monitoring solutions.
• Performing software maintenance and configuration.
• Implementing fixes for internally developed code (Python / Go).
• Updating, tracking, and resolving technical challenges to improve operational excellence and system readiness.

Some of the key job functions

Provide operations support with OTA deployments performed in space, ensuring code quality in releases that meet mandatory performance standards on launch pads, in space, and during provisioning of satellites. Root‑cause analysis and triaging issues, executing procedures to update software on satellites during manufacturing, on‑ground labs, and in orbit, must address responsibilities across products, features, and services.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of systems development experience.
• Programming experience with at least one modern language (Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust).
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of distributed systems experience.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, contact your Recruiting Partner.

Mandatory benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D), optional supplemental life plans, employee assistance programs, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and mandatory sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and location.

Location: USA, WA, Redmond. Salary range: 99,100.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually.